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Madikwe, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Madikwe is a small town in North West, South Africa with a population of 4,340. Elevation: 3,465 ft (1,056 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,340 Population 2/sq mi density
3,465 ft Elevation 1,056 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Madikwe

Madikwe is a town in Bojanala District Municipality in the North West province of South Africa.

People

Population4,340
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation3,465 ft (1,056 m)
Population4,340
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,465 ft (1,056 m)
Coordinates-25.3540°, 26.5301°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (617 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Madikwe

Madikwe is a small town in South Africa (North West) with a population of 4,340. The city sits at an elevation of 3,465 feet (1,056 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Madikwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,465 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above South Africa avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,465 ft (1,056 m)
Area2,552.3 sq mi (6,610.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-25.3540°N, 26.5301°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

392 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 2, 2024.

Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 149 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 138 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 143 km
Jul 19, 2003 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 144 km
Aug 31, 2014 14 km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 141 km
Oct 2, 1998 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.5 145 km
Jun 26, 2001 4 km ESE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.5 146 km
Feb 10, 2020 6 km S of Carletonville, South Africa M4.5 147 km
Dec 6, 1990 6 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.5 142 km
Jan 18, 1995 14 km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.5 136 km
Feb 14, 1990 13 km NE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.5 143 km
Sep 10, 2013 8 km ESE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.5 150 km
Aug 25, 2016 12 km SSW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.5 149 km
Oct 20, 1997 South Africa M4.5 141 km
Jan 3, 2003 11 km W of Carletonville, South Africa M4.4 136 km
Feb 20, 2013 6 km E of Carletonville, South Africa M4.4 147 km
Feb 7, 2017 7 km WNW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.4 149 km
Jul 7, 2020 9 km S of Carletonville, South Africa M4.4 148 km
Sep 29, 1996 8 km ENE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.4 146 km
Apr 15, 1992 4 km S of Brits, South Africa M4.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
March 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
July 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in

Madikwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 55°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Madikwe

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gabonewe High School - - - -
Mokgaotsi Primary School - - - -
Herman Thebe High School - - - -
Majabeng Primary School - - - -
Bonolo Primary School - - - -
Poifo Primary School - - - -
PraiseGod Special School - - - -
Reipuseng Senior Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Madikwe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Clinics in Madikwe

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brakkuil Clinic
Madikwe clinic

Airports Near Madikwe

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Morningside Farm Airport-Medium Airport
Pilanesberg International AirportNTYMedium Airport
Rustenburg Airport-Medium Airport
Batavia Airport-Small Airport
Dwaalboom Airport-Small Airport
Lobatse Southeast Airport-Small Airport
Madikwe East Airport-Small Airport
Madikwe West Airport-Small Airport
Slurry Airport-Small Airport
Zeerust Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Madikwe

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Madikwe Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
2840

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madikwe

What is the population of Madikwe?

Madikwe has a population of 4,340 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,552.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Madikwe?

Madikwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.

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